Forest birding habitat

Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Union Grove Wildlife Management Area

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
ForestLakeWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Union Grove Wildlife Management Area is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 288 species recorded on eBird. This forest and lake habitat attracts Blue-winged Teal, Gadwall, and American Wigeon among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Common Raven

Corvus corax

4/13/2026West Fort Cavazos (Bell Co.) (restricted access)1 observed

Piping Plover

Charadrius melodus

4/12/2026Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Dana Peak Park (PPW-W 036)1 observed

Least Tern

Sternula antillarum

4/10/2026Belton Lake--Temple Lake Park1 observed

Sedge Wren

Cistothorus stellaris

4/10/2026Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Union Grove WMA2 observed

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

4/8/2026Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Union Grove WMA1 observed

Horned Grebe

Podiceps auritus

4/8/2026Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Union Grove WMA1 observed

Winter Wren

Troglodytes hiemalis

4/8/2026Fort Cavazos--East Range South (Restricted Access)1 observed

Zone-tailed Hawk

Buteo albonotatus

4/7/2026Fort Cavazos--East Range North (Bell Co.)(Restricted Access)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Blue-winged Teal

504/12/2026

Northern Shoveler

404/12/2026

Gadwall

44/12/2026

American Wigeon

74/12/2026

Northern Pintail

14/12/2026

Green-winged Teal

54/12/2026

Greater Roadrunner

14/12/2026

American Coot

1504/12/2026

American Golden-Plover

24/12/2026

Killdeer

104/12/2026

Upland Sandpiper

24/12/2026

Long-billed Dowitcher

154/12/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

304/12/2026

Baird's Sandpiper

34/12/2026

Least Sandpiper

304/12/2026

Pectoral Sandpiper

14/12/2026

Franklin's Gull

544/12/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

124/12/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

24/12/2026

Western Cattle-Egret

24/12/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Union Grove Wildlife Management Area for birding?
The best months to visit Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Union Grove Wildlife Management Area for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Union Grove Wildlife Management Area?
Notable species at Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Union Grove Wildlife Management Area include Blue-winged Teal, Gadwall, American Wigeon, Bufflehead, Mourning Dove. The area supports forest, lake, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Union Grove Wildlife Management Area?
Birding at Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Union Grove Wildlife Management Area is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Union Grove Wildlife Management Area?
Stillhouse Hollow Lake- Union Grove Wildlife Management Area offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.